Georgia homeowners and renters who suffered losses from Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene now have more time to apply for federal assistance.

FEMA has announced that Floridians who sustained losses from Hurricanes Milton and/or Helene have two weeks remaining to apply for federal assistance.

Residents in Waycross are still picking up after Helene swept through the area months ago. WAYCROSS, Ga. — As people hang holiday decorations outside their homes, many homes in Waycross are still covered in tarps months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, leaving behind damage in its wake.

FEMA is letting South Carolinians know there is only 2 weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance if you have sustained damage or losses due Hurricane Helene.

More than 80% of Floridians don’t have flood insurance and FEMA was unprepared for the deluge of assistance calls after Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida on October 9, according to agency data.

People who want assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must apply before the January 7 deadline. Those in the following counties are eligible for relief: You can apply at disasterassistance.

FEMA has had disaster survivor assistance teams canvassing the 63 Georgia counties hit hard by the storm. Their teams were in southeast Atlanta passing out flyers and talking with homeowners who may not know they qualify for assistance.

The Florida State Emergency Response Team said Monday that Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricanes Milton and Helene have two weeks remaining to apply for federal assistance.